Chapter 1721: Chapter 573: The Chess Player

About an hour later, Lu Luanti and Bai Xiaozhao arrived at Vengeance Hall.

Bai Xiaozhao exchanged a glance with the Little Flat Head standing atop Chu Xisheng’s head and then unhesitatingly dashed forward, instantly causing a series of ’clank clank’ sounds that reverberated throughout the hall.

Their bodies were small, and their movements were extremely fast, creating a flurry of afterimages above Chu Xisheng’s head.

The fierce wind whipped around, making Chu Xisheng’s hair flutter.

Strangely, despite the sharp claws of the two beasts leaving innumerable scratches on the surrounding stone walls and floor, not a strand of Chu Xisheng’s hair was damaged.

Lu Luanti looked around with a doubtful expression.

"Who was that just now?"

Lu Luanti had sensed an overwhelmingly strong Sword Intent here earlier, prompting her to end her research early and rush to Vengeance Hall.

She was worried that Chu Xisheng might encounter some danger.

However, for the entire following hour, she was blocked by the Sword Intent from approaching the place.

Lu Luanti then glanced momentarily at the ’Nine Luminaries Divine Wheel Sword’ behind Chu Xisheng.

She felt that the Nine Swords seemed somewhat different, yet she couldn’t articulate exactly how.

Its appearance seemed unchanged, but the color of the sword body seemed a bit darker, and the Intent possessed in the sword seemed to have shifted slightly.

Lu Luanti’s pupils contracted slightly: "Could it be the Wood Sword Immortal?"

This ’Nine Luminaries Divine Wheel Sword’ was a Guardian Device given to Chu Xisheng by the Wood Sword Immortal.

"Shh!"

Chu Xisheng put his index finger to his lips, signaling Lu Luanti to be silent.

As for Bai Xiaozhao overhead, Chu Xisheng temporarily ignored it.

He smiled and said, "Keep this matter to yourself, don’t mention it! Especially when we leave the Returning Ruins, don’t say a word about it."

At this time, the expression in Little Flat Head’s eyes was somewhat unusual as it rested on Chu Xisheng’s shoulder.

Chu Xisheng didn’t hide his secret meeting with Wood Sword Immortal from Little Flat Head, so it heard everything during their conversation and understood the shocking nature of their discussions.

Little Flat Head was no longer the naive little beast it used to be.

Its Spiritual Wisdom could now compare to that of an adult.

Following Chu Xisheng around, Little Flat Head had picked up considerable knowledge about the global situation both within and beyond the Mortal World.

It distinctly remembered the way Wood Sword Immortal looked at Chu Xisheng as he departed.

At that time, the Sword Immortal who intimidated the All Gods in the Outer Domain showed not only relief and anticipation but also strong surprise and amazement.

Little Flat Head shared in the surprise and was deeply shocked.

It knew that once Chu Xisheng’s plan was successfully executed, it would shake the entire Mortal World and Divine Domain!

This was also the first time its master made a move as a player on the world’s chessboard.

Lu Luanti narrowed her eyes, casting a dubious glance at Chu Xisheng’s face.

She was certain that this guy was concocting some mischief in his mind again.

However, Lu Luanti soon suppressed her curiosity.

The source of the Sword Intent earlier must have been none other than Wood Sword Immortal.

Given that it was a matter that couldn’t even be mentioned, it must be of great importance, possibly involving Gods, and saying anything could ruin it.

Otherwise, Wood Sword Immortal wouldn’t have deliberately used Sword Intent to block their approach.

Moreover, the meeting place chosen by these two was the Returning Ruins, undetectable by All Gods, which was suspicious at first glance.

Lu Luanti understood the gravity, then turned to look at the Vengeance Statue: "Senior Brother, you should have studied enough here too, right?"

Lu Luanti paused in her speech, her eyes glinting with unusual light: "Over the past month, I’ve made rapid progress studying the Peacock True Intent, with my thoughts and insights clearing instantly, ending this state just a while ago.

Furthermore, when I was at Lishan, my level of Spiritual Wisdom was even more formidable than it is now, could this be your handiwork, Senior Brother?"

During her time inside the Chaos Hall, Lu Luanti felt an uninterrupted spark of inspiration, similar to when she consumed the Divine Wisdom Spring at Lishan, increasing her comprehension while studying the Peacock Statue as thoughts flowed abundantly.

In just a month, Lu Luanti pushed her ’Great Ming King Wheel’ up three levels, and ’Peacock True Intent’ advanced four levels.

It might not sound like much, but a month ago, Lu Luanti’s ’Great Ming King Wheel’ was already cultivated to twenty-three layers.

She has now pushed this powerful Sword Skill up to twenty-six layers. 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

’Great Ming King Wheel’ totals only twenty-six layers, and she’s reached the peak.

The Peacock True Intent, primarily based on deception, chaos, and assassination techniques, advanced to twenty-five layers.

This refers to true twenty-five layers, without relying on Bloodline Talent, War Map, or any Divine Artifacts.

—With these included, she possesses thirty layers of ’Peacock True Intent.’

With just this level of Martial Arts prowess, Lu Luanti could stand her ground against a First Grade Martial Cultivator.

That state of increased Spiritual Wisdom gradually faded half a day ago.

Lu Luanti instinctively knew for certain that Chu Xisheng was responsible.

This state, akin to Ti Hu pouring into the senses and attuning with the heavens, was an experience she had never encountered before.

However, during the time spent with Chu Xisheng, Lu Luanti experienced it twice consecutively, with each lasting a whole month, making it hard for her not to be suspicious.

At Lishan, Lu Luanti suspected Divine Wisdom Spring.

She heard of its effects, though maybe it had an additional effect on her personally?

But upon reaching Returning Ruins, Lu Luanti could only suspect Chu Xisheng.

Chu Xisheng chuckled: "Luanyi, you must have guessed it long ago, right? I have a Lifebound Divine Treasure?"

He hadn’t planned on hiding it from Lu Luanti.

Lu Luanti immediately understood, it was indeed this guy.